The Legend Of Condor Heroes 2017 [best] -

However, no adaptation is perfect. Hardcore purists note that the final 10 episodes (covering the siege of Xiangyang) feel slightly rushed compared to the novel. The production team reportedly ran out of budget, leading to slightly compressed storytelling. Furthermore, to satisfy a modern audience, the romance between Guo Jing and Huang Rong is slightly "sweeter" and more explicit than in the book, but this is a minor quibble.

The novel asks a simple question: